Reloading supplies

[BillW]

Scheels in The Colony had some large rifle and large rifle match today. May be gone by now, that was a couple hours ago.

 

[HCS]

both Midway USA & Midsouth have been showing ZERO smokeless powder of any kind in stock everyday this week, the only thing they have is black powder substitutes

 

[TexMex247]

We are looking at lean times ahead. I'm good for maybe 2 years. Hope this all gets sorted by then.

 

[jwomack]

Bullets have been hit or miss but generally available (except for jacketed 357 bullets, those are been nigh impossible to find).

Primers are really really difficult but not impossible. I'm on a reloading Discord server that posts notifications pretty fast. Short of setting up scripts to refresh webpages and notify me when primers are back in, this is about the fastest. I just missed out on some small pistol primers yesterday from Natchez.

I have a few thousand SPP so I'm not killing myself trying to find more, especially when I can find 9mm for not a horrible price at Academy.

Could you please hit me up with a link for that discord server...

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[andre3k]

Bullets have been hit or miss but generally available (except for jacketed 357 bullets, those are been nigh impossible to find).

Primers are really really difficult but not impossible. I'm on a reloading Discord server that posts notifications pretty fast. Short of setting up scripts to refresh webpages and notify me when primers are back in, this is about the fastest. I just missed out on some small pistol primers yesterday from Natchez.

I have a few thousand SPP so I'm not killing myself trying to find more, especially when I can find 9mm for not a horrible price at Academy.

I'm on Discord as well but its a dumpster fire when there is a primer drop. The reloading group is up to 8k members now. I did manage to get two orders in to PV last week and I'm glad to say that I now have enough carry me through this panic.

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[avvidclif]

FWIW I stopped by the local gun store in Athens today and he had some Large Pistol Primers for $0.10/each. $100/thousand, they had 4k. I passed.

I did get 3 Ed Brown 45 mags (8 rnd) for $29/ea.

 

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[jwynn]

Ok i know its tough to find but i am looking at starting to reload my own 9mm and 45 . any of you that can tell me what is the best reloading gear i will need > I have never reloaded before so be gentle

 

[miniion26]

I am fairly new as well, will let some of the seasoned folks to pitch in first.

 

[TreyG-20]

Ok i know its tough to find but i am looking at starting to reload my own 9mm and 45 . any of you that can tell me what is the best reloading gear i will need > I have never reloaded before so be gentle

The best? Or good enough for less? First decide how much you plan to reload. I am using a single stage lee press, but I maybe load 50 to 100 rounds at a time. If you are looking to pump out a lot of rounds you'll need a progressive press.

ETA: I am still new to reloading. Maybe 6 months deep now. Lots to learn.

 

[TreyG-20]

Main things gear wise that you'll need is a press, dies, case trimmer, case cleaner like a tumbler or ultrasonic, scale, calipers and some solid data. Of course then the components.

 

[HCS]

if all you are going to load is handgun ammo, I would recommend the Dillon Square Deal Press and a good digital scale.

Square Deal B - Reloading Machines - Reloading

Dillon Precision: Reloaders, Reloading Equipment, Bullet Reloading, Bullet Reloaders

www.dillonprecision.com

if you want to go with a single stage press, Redding, RCBS, Lyman, Hornady offer quality equipment. if you are on a budget, a lot of people have been happy with Lee Precision

but the first thing you need is a good reloading manual (and read it), I am partial to Lyman and Speer manuals, the ABC's of Reloading is also a great source of info

 

[TexMex247]

It's a terrible time to get into reloading. Everything is scarce or horribly over priced. If you don't already have primers, I wouldn't even bother. Maybe get a lee reloading manual for some good reading material. Eventually the overseas primers will drop like a sledgehammer and things will normalize a bit.

If you're dead set on starting, think of the caliber you intend to load for and your favorite factory load in that gun. Then buy those types of bullets and some dies. You could get a small jump on reloading just by decapping/sizing some brass. Maybe tumble some too. Afterwards at least you'll have some processed brass.

That's especially useful if you are planning on loading precision rifle rounds. Sizing, trimming to length and chamfer/deburring can be very time consuming.

 

[Charlie]

A little advice for the new folks into handloading; get yourself a good, heavy duty, big bench to work off of. I got lucky and came upon a solid core school door that was 7' tall and a little over 3' wide and built some braces at a 45 degree angle from under the front to the base of the wall. This allows one to move side to side while handloading without having to go around legs! Easily found at a recycle place, etc. and cheap!
(and if it has a ding in it, just let that side face the floor!)

 

[jwynn]

The best? Or good enough for less? First decide how much you plan to reload. I am using a single stage lee press, but I maybe load 50 to 100 rounds at a time. If you are looking to pump out a lot of rounds you'll need a progressive press.

ETA: I am still new to reloading. Maybe 6 months deep now. Lots to learn.

Just looking for myself not a lot just enough for personal use . I always try to buy value , not the super best or the cheapest just what works with out braking . I have no idea what manufactures are best.

 

[TreyG-20]

I have no idea what manufactures are best.

That is like a Chevy vs Ford vs Dodge senerio. There will be multiple opinions about whats best.

 

[Charlie]

RCBS is a good brand, and if something breaks, they will replace it without cost! I don't know if it's the best but they have never failed to satisfy me when I had a little issue while learning.

 

[HCS]

below is a list I taylored for my son-in-laws needs, it can be adjusted to fit your individual needs, but it has almost all of the basics you would need (I am sure I forgot a few things)

DESCRIPTION	RECOMMENDED BRAND		COMMENTS	NOTES
RELOADING MANUAL	SPEER, SIERRA, HORNADY, LYMAN	BERGER, BARNES,	PICK YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE
RELOADING PRESS	REDDING or RCBS
DIE SET	REDDING or RCBS		STAY WITH CARBIDE DIE SET ON STRAIGHT WALL HANDGUN CARTRIDGES
SHELL HOLDER	RCBS
CASE LUB PAD & CASE LUBE	RCBS, REDDING, LYMAN, HORNADY		I SWITCHED TO THE SPRAY LUBE
POWDER SCALE	RCBS, HORNADY, LYMAN, DILLON	RECOMMEND ELECTRONIC	SUGGEST POWDER SCALE/POWDER MEASURE COMBO
POWDER MEASURE	RCBS, HORNADY, LYMAN	RECOMMEND ELECTRONIC	SUGGEST POWDER SCALE/POWDER MEASURE COMBO	wipe the inside down with an anti-static dryer sheet from laundry room to prevent powder clinging
POWDER FUNNEL	RCBS, REDDING, LYMAN, HORNADY		WIPE FUNNEL DOWN WITH AN ANTI-STATIC WIPE TO PREVENT POWDER STATIC CLING (DRYER SHEET FROM LAUNDRY ROOM)	wipe the inside down with an anti-static dryer sheet from laundry room to prevent powder clinging
CASE LOADING BLOCKS	RCBS, LYMAN
DIGITAL CALIPERS	STARRETT, BROWN & SHARPE, RCBS, LYMAN
CASE TRIMMER	FORSTER
CASE TRIMMER COLLETS	FORSTER		SIZES AS NEEDED
CASE TRIMMER PILOTS	FORSTER		SIZES AS NEEDED
CASE NECK DE-BURRING TOOL	RCBS, REDDING, LYMAN, HORNADY
Primer Flash Hole Cleaner	RCBS, LYMAN		to clean debris & tumbling media from primer flash hole
Primer Pocket Cleaner Tool	RCBS, LYMAN
PRIMER FLIPPER TRAY	RCBS		NOT NEEDED IF YOU GET THE RCBS UNIVERSAL HAND PRIMER TOOL SHOWN BELOW
PRIMING TOOL	RCBS UNIVERSAL HAND PRIMING TOOL	RCBS # 90201	THIS UNIVERSAL PRIMING TOOL WORKS VERY GOOD, I HAVE TRIED THEM ALL AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE
VIBRATORY CASE CLEANER	RCBS, HORNADY, LYMAN, DILLON		SOME PEOPLE PREFER THE ONE THAT USES STEEL PINS or THE ULTRA SONIC TYPE, I LIKE THE OLD 'SKOOL TYPE (JUST MY PREFERENCE)
CASE CLEANER MEDIA	CRUSHED WALNUT		STAY AWAY FROM THE CRUSHED CORN COB, IT CLOGS UP PRIMER FLASH HOLES
MEDIA SIFTER	RCBS, LYMAN, HORNADY
BULLET PULLER	RCBS, REDDING		w/ BULLET PULLER COLLETS AS NEEDED
STUCK CASE REMOVER	RCBS, REDDING		you will need it one day
CASE NECK BRUSHES & HANDLE			SIZES AS NEEDED
GOOD SOLID RELOADING BENCH			NEED A GOOD STRONG BENCH TO HOLD PRESS, BIGGER THAN YOU ORIGINALLY THINK YOU NEED
POWDER MEASURE STAND			YOU NEED THIS ONLY IF YOU GO WITH A MECHANICAL POWDER MEASURE- NOT NEEDED IF YOU GET AN ELECTRONIC POWDER MEASURE
SPARE DECAPPING PINS			GOOD TO KEEP SPARE DECAPPING PINS FOR YOUR DIE SETS

 

[Charlie]

Reloading manuals can possibly be found at a used book store at reduced prices. You can't have too many.

 

[HCS]

That is like a Chevy vs Ford vs Dodge senerio. There will be multiple opinions about whats best.

agree with the opinions thing

Redding, RCBS, Lyman, Hornady, Dillon and even Lee, all have quality products
I personally am not a fan of Lee, but many people a very content with them so I will not say anything negative about them, as I have very little experience with Lee products

get the best equipment that you are happy with and falls within your budget